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The historic Murphy Theatre in downtown Wilmington
still has some great shows in store for their 2007
season. Don’t hesitate to call today and secure your
tickets at 1-877-274-3848 or (937) 382-3643.

Renfro Valley Show

Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007 – 7 PM

Mike Albert’s Elvis Tribute

Saturday, Mar. 31, 2007 – 8 PM
Albert’s tribute has become known worldwide for its
respectful portrayal of the late Elvis Presley. Mike’s
career started in Columbus, Ohio when he won a
local radio station’s “Elvis Olympics”. Mike’s style and
charisma leaves audiences wanting more. Last year’s
show sold out – so don’t wait to buy your tickets.

The von Trapp Children

Saturday, Apr. 21, 2007, 2 PM & 7 PM
The von Trapp Children, great grandchildren of
Maria von Trapp, perform a variety of folk and
classical songs from various European and American
traditions, as well as timeless pieces from The Sound
of Music. They have been featured in the national
media on The Today Show and in People Magazine.

Murphy’s Variety Show

Saturday, May 20, 2007 – 2 PM
This afternoon of entertainment will showcase the
talent located in Wilmington and the regional area.
The variety style show will feature music of many
styles to please everyone.

Professional chefs, restaurants, and amateur chefs are invited to participate in the third annual Banana Split Master Competition to be held on June 9th, 3:00 p.m., in Wilmington, Ohio at the thirteenth anniversary of the Banana Split Festival. This is also the 100th anniversary of the very first banana split!

The contest is simple. The challenge is for the participant to proudly create his/her very own special “banana split dessert.” They must however use at least four of the eight ingredients contained in the “original” banana split – banana, ice cream, pineapple topping/sauce/flavor, strawberry topping/sauce/flavor, chocolate topping/sauce/flavor, whipped cream, nuts and cherries. The dessert can even be pre-made. Another requirement is that the participants have a written description of their banana split and its ingredients that will be turned in to the judge. We’re not looking for a traditional rendition – we have that at the festival. We want the participant to think out of the box!

The competition will be judged by a professional food critic who will be judging on appearance, creativity, and sampling each creation, searching for that one-of-a-kind taste.

So what’s in it for professional chefs and restaurants? One restaurant will be named the grand winner and receive a plaque declaring them as the “2007 Banana Split Master.” But that’s just the beginning. It’s also an opportunity for restaurants to promote their restaurant in front of thousands with attendees historically representing over 50 Ohio counties. We’re also working on national media coverage of the contest. Finally, be assured that this will be a fun event that will start a new tradition at this ever-growing family festival. There are multiple benefits from participating in the festival.

The amateur chef has a chance of being named the 2007 Banana Split Master – Amateur Division.

There is no charge to participate but pre-registration is required. Please contact Amy Meyer at 937-382-1965 or go to the website http://www.bananasplitfestival.com for a registration form.

Wilmington Mural Portrait Auction for the benefit of downtown public art!

The Wilmington Main Street Market Mural, located at 63 W. Main Street, will be completed this spring but models are needed to pose for twenty-seven of the figures in the mural. The Downtown Community Improvement Corporation has partnered with the City of Wilmington, Honnerlaw & Peelle Auctions, and mural artist Jason Morgan to auction the “right to pose” as a model for a mural figure.

WHEN:
March 25, 2007.
Reception 4 p.m.
Auction 5:30 p.m.

WHERE:
The General Denver Hotel, 81 W. Main Street, Wilmington, Ohio. Seating limited to 150. Reservations $15 (includes reception and one beverage) by paying in advance at the General Denver Hotel (937-383-4141) Reservations may be made beginning 3.6.07.

WHY:
To create a fund to support future public art projects in downtown Wilmington. The net proceeds from this benefit auction will go to the DWCIC Art Fund at the Clinton County Foundation. All professional services for this auction are being donated (Auctioneer Grant Peelle, the Auction Committee). The funds to create the mural were donated by an anonymous donor.

HOW:
You can help support the arts by bidding on the “right to pose” for yourself or someone else (with their consent!) to be the model for one of the figures in the Main Street Market Mural, a building-sized mural painted on the west wall of 63 W. Main Street in Downtown Wilmington, Ohio. 26 figures will be available for auction on March 25. One figure will be auctioned on E-Bay starting on approximately March 15 and the result announced at the live auction on March 25. All bidders should review the Auction Rules in advance of the auction.

Additional Info:
Go to http://www.muralauction.com. View the Frequently Asked Questions video, the auction rules, figure descriptions and much more at the Mural Auction website. A sketch of the mural with available figures shown may be viewed at the General Denver Hotel OR buy your own print of the mural sketch ($15) from Fotos, Etc., 144 E. Sugartree St., 382-6080.